Cycling around the Donau is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Great Plain and North. So you can find your perfect Danube bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. From Ulm on the trail of the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

75.9km

04:30

400m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Donau-Schatz-Tour mittel

49.2km

02:48

130m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Donau-Schatz-Tour lang

59.7km

03:30

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Altmühl-Danube Tour

53.7km

03:35

460m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Altmühl-Danube Tour – Altmühltal Nature Park

50.0km

03:21

440m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Danube Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

92.6km

05:53

240m

320m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Dürnstein City Gate – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

61.0km

03:37

360m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Donau-Schatz-Tour kurz

37.7km

02:09

110m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. From Erbach to the Illertal and the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

62.3km

04:17

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ybbstal Cycle Path

110km

07:12

890m

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around the Donau

1. From Ulm on the trail of the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

2. Donau-Schatz-Tour mittel

3. Donau-Schatz-Tour lang

4. Altmühl-Danube Tour

5. Altmühl-Danube Tour – Altmühltal Nature Park

6. Danube Cycle Path – river cycle paths in Bavarian Swabia

7. Dürnstein City Gate – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

8. Donau-Schatz-Tour kurz

9. From Erbach to the Illertal and the Danube - Cycling in the Alb-Donau-Kreis

10. Ybbstal Cycle Path

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